Mike Skinner News

June 29, 1998

June 29, 1998

June 29, 1998
UPDATED: I hear that Morgan-McClure is ready to start that two car team for 1999 and that it's virtually a done deal for Land-Air Transport Corp. Headquaters in Greeneville TN that either Land-Air or Forward-Air, or both, will be the sponsors of a second Morgan McClure

Musgrave leaving Roush soon

Musgrave leaving Roush soon

June 29, 1998
Ted Musgrave confirmed yesterday he'll be leaving Jack Roush in the next few weeks and he said he doesn't know where he'll end up. Musgrave could end up in the #91 LJ Racing Chevy(a virtual swap with Kevin Lepage, expected to get the #16 ride) or possible in a 2nd

Skinner fastest at Daytona testing

Skinner fastest at Daytona testing

June 9, 1998
Mike Skinner was the fastest in the first test under the lights at Daytona, see comments and a few times at Teams Try out the Lights at Daytona - GoRacing. Some very interesting comments too.(6-9-98)

Testing lighting system at DIS

Testing lighting system at DIS

June 9, 1998
Twelve teams are currently at Daytona International Speedway, testing the lighting system that is now 100% complete. Here are a few facts and figures about the lighting system: 1416 fixtures on 191 poles ranging to 110 ft. in height on the outside of DIS. 419 Mirtram

RCR switching crew chiefs

RCR switching crew chiefs

June 8, 1998
UPDATE: The #3 and #31 will switch crew chiefs with Larry McReynolds crew chiefing the #31 Lowes Chevy with Mike Skinner driving and Kevin Hamlin crew chiefing the #3 GM Goodwrench Chevy driven by Dale Earnhardt. Happened at 8am this morning. See a story on www.country

Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 8, 1998
Among teams testing at Daytona include: Rusty Wallace in the #2 Miller Lite Ford with Buddy Baker helping out; Hut Stricklin in the #96 Caterpillar Chevy, David Green is getting checked out for his broken shoulder; Dennis Setzer testing the #94/89 Elliott Fords; Rich

Practice notes

Practice notes

June 6, 1998
Sterling Marlin nipped the rear end of Earnhardt's car early in yesterday's first practice, but damage was minimal to both cars. Not as fortunate, however, was Earnhardt's Childress Racing teammate, Mike Skinner. He crashed in practice and switched to a backup car

Second round qualifying

Second round qualifying

June 6, 1998
2nd round qualifying is over and Mike Skinner was the second round fastest with a speed of 122.956mph. Skinner was the only one of the seven drivers that made the attempt in 2nd round to make the grid on speed. All but Skinner and Kevin Lepage were slower than their

Pepsi 400 night time testing

Pepsi 400 night time testing

May 26, 1998
Past Note: The Pepsi 400 night time testing will be held on June 8-10. The tests will be held from 5:30pm-10:30pm/et on the 8th, and 3:30pm-10:30pm/et on the 9th and 10th. The test will be free of charge to the public. Drivers scheduled to test: Mark Martin, Jeff Burton

Green and Shepherd sub

Green and Shepherd sub

May 25, 1998
Jeff Green subbed for Bill Elliott and Morgan Shepherd (once they found him) subbed for Mike Skinner during the Coca-Cola 600. Both Elliott and Skinner are still sore from previous accidents, plus Dover is coming up, a race track always tough on the driver.(5-25-98

Shepherd practices for Skinner

Shepherd practices for Skinner

May 24, 1998
Morgan Shepherd practiced some during Happy Hour in the #31 car of Mike Skinner. Skinner is still recovering from injuries received at Texas Motor Speedway in April.(StockCarFans Newsletter)(5-24-98)

Tony Stewart to sub for Earnhardt or Skinner?

Tony Stewart to sub for Earnhardt or Skinner?

May 21, 1998
Check this out: Following Sunday's Indy Racing League-sanctioned Indianapolis 500, defending IRL champion Tony Stewart will board a jet and fly South to Charlotte, N.C. and prepare to drive, if necessary, in the NASCAR Winston Cup Coca-Cola 600. "It's possible that

Winston schemes

Winston schemes

May 14, 1998
Jeff Gordon, Bill Elliott, Sterling Marlin, Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip will all sport new colors for this Saturday night's Winston. The Winston Open will also see its share of special paint schemes as well. Brett Bodine, Ward Burton, Wally Dallenbach (driving

Mike Skinner returns

Mike Skinner returns

May 13, 1998
Mike Skinner returns from his Texas 500 injuries to the #31 Chevy this weekend at the Winston Open.(WC Today Radio)(5-13-98)

Skinner and Dallenbach test

Skinner and Dallenbach test

May 5, 1998
Mike Skinner and Wally Dallenbach tested the #31 Lowes Chevy at Sears Point in CA thru Thursday.(NASCAR Online), Jerry Nadeau, Jeff Gordon, Rick Mast, Chad Little, Johnny Benson, Kenny Irwin, Joe Nemechek, David Green and Jeremy Mayfield are also testing at the track